I cannot imagine not being a member. I have been a member of WEAC since 1975 - the fight was then; is now and always will be for public schools; our communities and our professional well being.

Deb Dassow

WEAC Retired

Ashwaubenon Valley View Fun on March 2

7 Things in the hallway - Fifth-Grade Teachers

Something Fishy - Second-Grade Teachers

Wisconsin had a very impressive contingent last weekend at the NEA Education Support Professionals (ESP) Conference in Dallas. The NEA ESP conference is the premier professional development opportunity for Education Support Professionals across the nation. The goal of this conference is to enhance the skills and knowledge of ESP members to positively impact student achievement, build community relations, organize members, advocate for educators, build stronger locals, and help our members do their jobs better. Thanks to Denmark UE member Kay Hansen (pictured above, second from the right) for sharing this picture! Also pictured is De Pere ESP and WEAC Region 3 Executive Board member Sue Smits (third from right).

Evers yard signs can be picked up at the Dem office at 118 S. Chestnut, Green Bay - $2.00 each.

Read the Latest Budget Updates

The 2017-19 state budget debate is now under way at the Capitol. To make sure you stay up to date on all the developments and insights,
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The dates for the Joint Finance Committee Budget hearings have been announced:

Monday, April 3 - UW-Platteville, Platteville

Wednesday, April 5 - State Fair Park, Milwaukee

Friday, April 7 - Berlin High School, Berlin

Tuesday, April 18 - Spooner High School, Spooner

Wednesday, April 19 - Ellsworth High School, Ellsworth

Friday, April 21 - Marinette High School, Marinette

If you would like information about how to participate and get talking points for a pro-education stance on the budget, please contact Christina Brey at BreyC@weac.org.

For more information about the budget from WEAC's standpoint, click here. The non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau has also released its analysis of the governor's budget.

WEA Member Benefits

New Video: Young Educators Get the Message

Member Benefits has put together an uplifting video that acknowledges the significant challenge new educators face when starting their careers. Managing it all can be daunting. Knowing that it is possible to do well financially while doing good in the classroom can be very reassuring. Having a trusted resource that can help them start their career on the right financial foot is priceless.

This video uncovers one critical time-sensitive message that every young educator needs to know to reap the rewards of a long and rewarding career. Watch it, then share it.

WEAC Notices

Getting Ready for the April 22 Representative Assembly

WEAC has posted some important information and documents ahead of the April 22 RA. Go to weac.org/ra for information that includes:

The agenda.

Statements from candidates for office.

WEAC Board of Directors' Recommendations on Proposed 2017 Amendments to the WEAC Constitution and Bylaws

Proposed Changes to the 2016-17 WEAC Governance Documents

Summer Leadership Academy: July 24-26, Eau Claire

It's time to put together a team from your local to attend WEAC's Summer Leadership Academy. The event takes place July 24-26 in Eau Claire. This event is FREE and a great opportunity for you to sharpen your leadership skills. Plus, you'll leave the academy with a plan to strengthen your local association. Pat Schmidt, who attended last year's Academy, put it this way: "I believe Summer Leadership Academy is important because it teaches you to represent something bigger than yourself."